Need advice on replacement engine: VCM5RC 4 Bolt Roller Cam

[CHEVYS4ME]

I need an engine asap. Been fighting a light ticking when warm, in gear. Thought for sure it was torque converter. Yesterday, it got worse and metal showed up in oil. I am in CA and have to pass visual, and sniffer test. Been debating on what to do. I want a roller cam, and vortec power would be nice, but worried about sniffer test with vortec and chip. Next I thought i would swap just valvertain out of a vortec to get roller cam. Then I found the VCM5RC engine. TBI heads, 4 bolt main durability block, and roller cam. Price seems ok for what you get.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vre-vcm5rc?filters=year/1992/make/chevrolet/model/c1500/

I could do all work myself(minus machine work) but I just want to bolt stuff together, and put it in as quickly as possible.

Any thoughts, or experiences with the VCM5RC engine?

Any other options or suggestions?

I appreciate help in advance. Sorry my first post is me needing help. A lots going on in life for me right now.

My truck: 92 C1500 Silverado Extended Cab 5.7l

 

[Schurkey]

I'm not seeing where that engine has a roller cam except in one picture which may or may not be representative of the way the engine is really configured.

They go out of their way to say it's an OEM replacement camshaft in terms of specs.

Remember that the price is $360 higher than what's listed unless you pay a shipping company to return your original engine. By the time you pay the freight, you'd end up flushing half the core charge down the toilet.

How do they handle warranty claims? Who pays to remove a faulty engine? Does the warranty-replacement engine get fluids and filters replaced, or are you responsible for that? Who pays to ship it back to the remanufacturer? IS THE WARRANTY DIFFERENT IF THE ENGINE IS INSTALLED BY THE CUSTOMER?

If you're hot to install a reman engine, consider one purchased locally from Advance, NAPA, O'Reillys, ACDelco, or whoever. Or a new or rebuilt "GM" engine from a local GM dealership. At least that way you aren't paying freight.

 

[98 Nitro]

Honestly I would either rebuild your engine, and or look for a good junkyard one to run while you rebuild or buy the new GM block on summit .

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[CHEVYS4ME]

I'm not seeing where that engine has a roller cam except in one picture which may or may not be representative of the way the engine is really configured.

They go out of their way to say it's an OEM replacement camshaft in terms of specs.

Remember that the price is $360 higher than what's listed unless you pay a shipping company to return your original engine. By the time you pay the freight, you'd end up flushing half the core charge down the toilet.

How do they handle warranty claims? Who pays to remove a faulty engine? Does the warranty-replacement engine get fluids and filters replaced, or are you responsible for that? Who pays to ship it back to the remanufacturer? IS THE WARRANTY DIFFERENT IF THE ENGINE IS INSTALLED BY THE CUSTOMER?

If you're hot to install a reman engine, consider one purchased locally from Advance, NAPA, O'Reillys, ACDelco, or whoever. Or a new or rebuilt "GM" engine from a local GM dealership. At least that way you aren't paying freight.

Yes, it's a roller engine. Just click on applications and it tells you it's a 4 bolt roller with TBI heads.

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[CHEVYS4ME]

Honestly I would either rebuild your engine, and or look for a good junkyard one to run while you rebuild or buy the new GM block on summit .

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I ended up rebuilding my short block. I purchased the Summit Racing 62cc Aluminum angle plug heads(C.A.R.B Legal), the Edelbrock TBI intake Manifold, Edelbrock Performer Plus cam(C.A.R.B. Legal).

That should run decent and satisfy CA emissions too.

Got another question...

Should I get a chip made from Edelbrock, or TBIchips?

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

the Edelbrock TBI intake Manifold

You DO know that the intake manifold is not CARB legal right?

 

[CHEVYS4ME]

You DO know that the intake manifold is not CARB legal right?

Yep, that's why I didn't put C.A.R.B. certified after the intake. I'll paint it all black. It has egr, and looks very similar to OEM. I won't have any problems with that. If for some reason I do, it's an easy swap every 2 years.

 

[CHEVYS4ME]

Should I get a chip burned from Edelbrock, or TBICHIPS.COM?

 

[CHEVYS4ME]

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Still a lot of work to do to it, but this is how it sits now...

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Should I get a chip burned from Edelbrock, or TBICHIPS.COM?

Do some research on TBIChips before you order one from them, I heard Harris has retired due to illness and have no experience with them since. I bought one from him and was disappointed with it. Hell, I'll sell you that one for $200, chip and holder as well as the .bin file, LOL.

The best way to "tune" is to data log, modify your calibration, and data log some more etc, until you are happy with it.